The graph shows the mass of 6 children in kilograms.
- Who is two times as heavy as Fabian? Give the first letter of the answer. (Eg Apple = A)
- What is the total mass of the 3 heaviest children?
(a)
Mass of the 6 children
Sean: 66 kg
John: 43 kg
Tommy: 52 kg
Reggie: 54 kg
Fabian: 26 kg
Albert: 21 kg
Mass of a child to be 2 times as heavy as Fabian
= 26 x 2
= 52 kg
The child who is 2 times as heavy as Fabian = Tommy = T
(b)
Mass of the three heaviest children
= 66 + 52 + 54
= 172 kg
Answer(s): (a) T; (b) 172 kg